Pro Tip: How to Navigate Documents Efficiently

Summary

Navigate long legal documents faster in vLex Library by using the Table of Contents, the Search in this document feature, and the Key Paragraphs heat map.

Why This is Important

Legal documents can be hundreds of pages long. Mastering these navigation tools is essential for an efficient legal research workflow, allowing you to pinpoint the exact section or passage you need without endless scrolling.

Tips for Faster Navigation

1. Use the Table of Contents

For statutes, books, and other structured documents, the Table of Contents is your best navigation tool. It is located on the left side of the document viewer. Click any section or chapter heading to jump directly to that part of the text.

2. Use "Search in this document"

When you need to find a specific keyword or phrase within the document you are viewing:

1. Use the Search in this document field at the top-left of the document viewer.

2. A list of all instances of your term will appear.

3. Click the Go to passage icon next to any instance to jump directly to that location in the text.

3. Follow the "Heat Map" in Case Law

When viewing a judgment, look for the blue highlights in the text. These indicate passages that have been cited by other cases.

• The darker the shade of blue, the more frequently that passage has been cited. This "heat map" visually guides you to the most influential and important parts of the judgment.

Best Practices & Pro Tips

• Hover Over Internal Links: Before clicking a link to another document, hover over it to see a preview card. This helps you decide if the cited document is relevant without leaving your current page.

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